Duchene (lower body) logged 16:49 of ice time and won six of eight faceoffs in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

It was an uneventful return to the lineup for the 28-year-old, who failed to collect a point or a shot on goal in his first game back after missing Saturday's contest at Tampa Bay. Duchene has just two goals in 11 games this season and only two points in his last six after opening the year with nine points in his first five outings.

Duchene (lower body) will be in action against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duchene returns following just one game on the shelf due to his lower-body issue. The natural center hasn't scored a goal in five straight games and only put nine shots on net over that stretch. Heading into Tuesday's tilt, the Predators will move Duchene to the second-line wing while Kyle Turris takes the center spot. Additionally, Duchene should reclaim his spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.

Duchene (lower body) won't suit up Saturday in Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Duchene's appearance at morning skate suggested he had a chance to play, but the Predators will take the cautious route with their marquee offseason acquisition, who has 11 points through 10 games with Nashville. There's a good chance Duchene will rejoin the lineup Tuesday against the Blackhawks.

Duchene (lower body) is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Stars, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duchene was injured during Thursday's win over the Wild and didn't return to the contest. He took the ice for Saturday's morning skate and worked with the second line, putting him on track to play Saturday night. The Predators recalled Anthony Richard from AHL Milwaukee to add depth to the right side since Austin Watson (undisclosed) is also a game-time decision.

Duchene suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's game against Minnesota and won't return.

EDGE Analysis

With the score 3-0 halfway through the third period, it's unclear if Duchene's absence is serious or more precautionary. It's not known how he picked up the injury, but the veteran exited the game early in the third period. The team will roll with 11 forwards for the remainder of the night, with Miikka Salomaki the likely beneficiary to see power-play time.

Duchene produced a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

The star center set up Roman Josi's blast to opening the scoring with the two-man advantage goal. Fantasy owners shouldn't be concerned with Duchene skating only 13:55 in the game -- the result was well in hand, allowing coach Peter Laviolette to rest some of his bigger names in the third period. For the year, Duchene has 11 points in nine games.

Duchene scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Thursday's 6-5 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old center already has eight points in his first four games as a Predator, but tonight's goal was his first of the season. He's tallied two or more points in all but one game this year. It's dangerous to draw conclusions from a four-game sample, but Duchene could top the 70 points he put up in 73 games last year with Ottawa and Columbus.

Duchene tallied two assists Saturday in a 5-3 loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Duchene is making a big impact in his new uniform -- he has five assists in two games. He has had two, 70-point seasons, including 2018-19. But he's struggled to translate his immense potential into real production for most of his career. It remains to be seen if Nashville will be the place his potential emerges. But if he keeps this kind of production up for a few more games, you need to start shopping Duchene. You may find someone who believes he's a new man and overpay for him.

Duchene dished out a trio of helpers in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Duchene was terrific in his first game after joining Nashville in free agency, setting up goals by Ryan Ellis, Mikael Granlund and Filip Forsberg. The 28-year-old center has reached 70 points twice before, but he has a chance to surpass that mark on a loaded Predators team.

Duchene signed a seven-year, $56 million contract with the Predators on Monday, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nashville already has all of its defensive regulars under contract for the 2019-20 season, so it makes sense that the Predators would turn their attention to bolstering the top-six forward group upon this major signing of Duchene, with the average annual value on his contract ($8.0 million) matching that of revered assistant captain Ryan Johansen. The Predators averaged a putrid two goals per game in an abbreviated 2019 postseason run, meaning Duchene -- an accomplished top-six, power-play forward with a career average of 0.75 points per game between the Avalanche, Senators and Blue Jackets -- will be relied upon heavily, just as he was in his most recent stint with Columbus.